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Book.Defy Announces New Streamlined Site to Better Serve the Textbook Needs of College Students
Buying textbooks for college students is a pain. It costs a lot of time, energy and money, and the worst part, when buying textbooks from the campus store, the costs are exorbitantly high. The average student can save by buying books from the non-campus bookstores, but can realize larger savings buying online. Online searches are difficult and time consuming, however a new website, Book.Defy, a free service, simplifies this by showing visitors where to find the best textbook deals. - August 25, 2010 - BookDefy
Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine Promotes Freemium Business Model on Wix Website
Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine, wrote a book about the Freemium model. He offers a free audio version of the book on a site created with free website builder Wix.com. - August 25, 2010 - Wixpress, Ltd.
New Release Puts Humorous Spin on the Miseries of Life, Big or Small; Book by David Dell Johnson, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Some people may think about what they’ll miss when they pass away, such as loved ones, watching their favorite teams compete, pushing their body to the limit or eating a delicious plate of pasta. But how many people have considered things they will not miss once they are gone? In 6001 Things... - August 25, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
During September’s Literacy Month, Author Susan Mallery Engages with Readers on Social Networks
Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter have potential to get adults excited about reading books. Many adult readers enjoy connecting on a personal level with the authors of the books they read, and they say doing so has enhanced their reading experience. The social networks have also changed some books, as authors such as Susan Mallery ask for reader input while writing. - August 25, 2010 - Susan Mallery
American Gonzo: Panoz Goes Indie and Decides to Boycott iBookStore
Panoz proposes to embark with the Gonzies in a book in which style is inspired by indie artists like QT, Thompson and moviemakers from the seventies. - August 24, 2010 - Jiminy Panoz
Afros to Blondes "Why Are Black Women Going Blond"?
Afros to Blondes a Chapter from the Revolutionary New Book of Poetry Entitled: Black Hair In the 21st Century Poetry That Gets to the Root of the Matter by R.J. Rahman. The Author Discusses this Issue with Stephen Biko of Blog Talk Radio. - August 24, 2010 - RJRahman-books.com
Debut Author Sherry D. Ficklin Brings Greek Mythology to Teen Readers
Book 1 of The Gods of Fate series releases to rave reviews. - August 24, 2010 - Sherry D. Ficklin
New Release Details One Man’s Struggle to Find Grace and Peace Amidst Adversity; Book by Kirsten Brydum and Franklin Udall Lindsay, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Frank Lindsay’s story begins like that of any other man but takes a sharp turn into struggle with addiction and an unfortunate incident that eventually begins to take over his life even as he works his way to overcome the fallout and find Grace —moving from head to heart, and giving without expectation of return. This is the story of the choices he makes and the startling consequences of those choices, shifting awareness of what is most important from "me" to "we." - August 23, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Florida Author Encourages Teen Reading
Florida Author Kelly Abell wants to encourage teens to read. After writing her first young adult novel to inspire her daughter to read, Kelly wants to spread the word that Reading is Cool. - August 23, 2010 - kNight Romance Publishing
Poets George Dickerson and Richard Levine Read at Park Plaza Restaurant on Saturday, 9/4 at 2:30 P.M. for the Brownstone Poets
Park Plaza Restaurant 220 Cadman Plaza West near Clark St. and Pineapple Walk Brooklyn, NY 11201 - 718 – 596 – 5900 Take the A or C to High Street, 2 or 3 to Clark Street, 4, 5, or R to Court Street, Borough Hall $3 Donation – plus Food/Drink - Open Mic Curated by Patricia... - August 23, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
Poets Janice Brabaw and Kat Georges Read at Tillies of Brooklyn on Tues, 9/21 at 7 p.m. for the Brownstone Poets
Poetry Grows in Ft. Greene The Brownstone Poets presents: Janice Brabaw Kat Georges Tuesday, September 21 at Tillies of Brooklyn Starts at 7p.m. – Sign up at 6:45p.m. – Must leave by 9p.m. Tillies of Brooklyn 248 DeKalb Ave. (corner of Vanderbilt and DeKalb) Brooklyn, NY 11205... - August 23, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
Girl Has No Friends Until Mystery Gift Arrives in Medallions, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Medallions by Kelly Wibbenmeyer. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the action and adventure fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Evil Must Conquer Evil so That Good Can Prevail in The Keya Quests, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Keya Quests: Three Souls Destiny-Bound by Glenn Skinner. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the epic fantasy category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The Keya Quests is... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Civil War Sequel Tracks Couple’s Adventures Moving West: Edgar, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Edgar: Companion to by Ben Steinlage. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the historical fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Poems on the Many Faces of Love Inspire Dangerous Game, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dangerous Game: love in poetry by T. R. G. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the poetry category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author Combines Dr. Phil, Patton, Columbo in The Seventh Sense, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Seventh Sense: The Key to Your Effectiveness in Life and Business by Brendan J. Cunningham. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the self-help, personal growth and success category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Son Promises Dying Mother He’ll Unravel Secret of The Last Jump, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Last Jump: A Novel of World War II by John E. Nevola. The author's most recent book to date is a 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The Last... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Union Boss & Pastor Share Wisdom: My Life in The Potter's Hands, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated religion, Christian ministry and pastoral resources book from Scotts Valley, CA, author Glennon Culwell. - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Tables Turn and Turn Back Again as Thief Befriends Victim in Ana, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Ana by Ashley Joy. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the juvenile action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/ana... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Veteran Conquers Alcohol, Becomes Hero in Redemption of Honor, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Redemption of Honor, The Story of Ben Logan by C. J. Grabowski. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the coming of age fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Honest Approach to Array of Life in Poems of Words of Expressions, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Words of Expressions: Volume I by Clifton Williams. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the American poetry category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Can Zorro Find His Own Way in Life? Desperately Seeking Talent, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Desperately Seeking Talent: A Puppy's Journey by Dr. Ivana Segvic-Boudreaux. The author's most recent book to date is a 7 x 10 paperback in the action and adventure juvenile fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Learn to Listen to Messages from Beyond with Whispers of Joy, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Whispers of Joy: Messages from an Unseen World by Joy Andreasen. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the body, mind and spirit and inspiration and personal growth category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Eye of Osiris, by Author Raquel Zepeda Fitzgerald
The Eye of Osiris is set in 1987 San Francisco, commencing with a murder beneath the pyramid-shaped edifice known as the Transamerica Building. While the Law Offices of McCormick, Redding and Patton appear to be the average, mundane, “business as usual” firm, something is rumbling... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Energetic New Middle East Thriller, The Document, Published by Endeavor Publishing Group
Endeavor Publishing Group has published The Document: A Novel by Darryl Scriven. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Playing War Becomes Deadly Game in New Novel Mark Penn Goes to War, Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran author Michael Springer today announced the release of his newest work, Mark Penn Goes to War, a sequel to The Bootlegger’s Secret. Both books are published by Outskirts Press. While playing war, Springer’s young hero Mark Penn discovers he may have landed himself and his friend... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Guide to Recognize Earliest Symptoms of Disabling Diseases Published by Outskirts Press
Emanuel Barling, Jr., Esq., and Ashley F. Brooks, R.N., today announced the release of Arthritis, Inflammation, Gout, Crohn’s, IBD and IBS -- How to Eliminate Pain and Extend Your Life, published by Outskirts Press. This comprehensive guide shows how to recognize early on the symptoms of the... - August 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Jimi Hendrix—The King of Rock N' Soul
New book shows how Jimi's music expanded deep into other genres besides Rock. Jimi Hendrix is known the world over as the greatest Rock Guitarist to have ever lived. However, his music cannot be caged into one musical genre. - August 21, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Raising Successful Children…Really: Deliberate Parenting, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Deliberate Parenting: Empowering Children with the Essential 1/2 Dozen by Phyl R. Brinkley, M.Ed. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the family, relationships and parenting category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - August 20, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Guideposts Releases Free eBook The Power of Hope: 7 Inspirational Stories of People Rediscovering Faith, Hope and Love
Leading Inspirational Publisher Makes Available a Free eBook Filled with Readings That Will Strengthen and Deepen Your Hope and Faith. - August 19, 2010 - Guideposts
New Western Novel Pits Arizona Rangers and Mexican Forces Against Heartless Outlaws; Book by J. Reeder Archuleta, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
In Rio Sonora, the author's action-packed adventure brings Arizona Territory’s colorful past to life with genuine characters, suspense and intriguing plot twists. Captain Wheeler of the Arizona Rangers sends one of his best men to work with the Mexican Rurales after he learns that a rancher’s wife and daughter have been kidnapped and taken to Mexico. The Arizona Rangers, a company of tough men, ride against the violent men who take their toll on the Arizona Territory in the early 20th century. - August 19, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Children’s Book by Terri Thomas Shows Young Boy’s Courage to Follow His Dreams; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Although J Mac loves basketball and hanging out with friends, it’s his title, Freestyle King, that causes fellow students and other people in his small town to make fun of him. This confident youngster decides his passion for musical rhymes is worth making a stand to prove to himself –... - August 19, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Asking, “How to Sell My Book?” jexbo Reveals Book Marketing Answers
Jill Exler’s self-published author interviews at www.jexbo.blogspot.com offer free, self-publishing tips. - August 19, 2010 - jexbo
New Novel by Peter Beckman Brings Hollywood’s Ghosts to Life in a World All Their Own; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
When a young writer and film history buff suddenly finds himself living in the shadowy edges of Hollywood, his imagination goes into overdrive. The city has the power to show him ghosts and famous phantoms of past films, as well as manipulate time and space. Although Kees Madden is fascinated with... - August 19, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
American Soccer Dream is Now Available on Lulu.com
American Soccer Dream, a novel by Ken Jones, is now available on lulu.com. If you are a soccer enthusiast and a fan in the United States National Team, this book could be for you. Come along with the new-look national team as they seek to attain glory in 2014 in Brazil. - August 18, 2010 - An American Soccer Dream
Author Claims "Coma Story" is Not "Inception"
A novel based on Diego Garcia depopulation and lucid dreaming. Coma Story now available at Amazon.com. - August 17, 2010 - Coma Story
Donald J. Farinacci, New York Author, Receives Prestigious Award from Military Writers Society of America
Donald J. Farinacci has received the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) Silver Medal for 2010 for his book "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a Common Cause (Merriam Press/Merriam- Press.com). MWSA recognizes its members and their creative works at an Awards Banquet during their... - August 17, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
REGI Books Announces the Official Book Trailer for Crossing Color Lines
“I am very excited to release this new book trailer. Readers get a visual picture of what Crossing Color Lines is all about. It is more than a fiction novel; it transpires race issues that still need to be discussed openly today,” states d. E. Rogers. - August 16, 2010 - Rogers Entertainment Group International
Your Time Publishing, LLC, 1st Book Reading, Paulette Jones’ First Novel HerStory: Revelations
Book reading of the new novel HerStory: Revelations by first time author Paulette Jones. She returns to her roots, the theatre, to showcase her first full length novel where she will read several passages that highlight the shows title, Six in the Kitchen. - August 15, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Luskin Writes Guest Blog About "Sense of Place" for Her Circle Ezine
Vermont author Deborah Lee Luskin has written a guest blog about the role of “Sense of Place” in her work for the on-line publication Her Circle Ezine. "Into The Wilderness," Luskin’s first published novel, is set in Vermont in 1964. - August 14, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin
REGI Books Announces the Latest Novel by d. E. Rogers, Crossing Color Lines
Author d. E. Rogers announces the release of his sixth novel, “Crossing Color Lines.” The book, which focuses on racial relations, comes at a good time, as people around the country have a renewed sense of hope regarding this issue since President Obama’s election. “Now... - August 14, 2010 - Rogers Entertainment Group International
Book - Meditation by Spiritual Sound by Vimal Sehgal B.Tech.IIT Delhi Has Been Published on Amazon.com and Kindle Amazon
In this book the author has described the easy practice of meditation by spiritual sound that can help us attain peace, love and bliss. All of us are aware of the importance of sound and its effects on us. The Vedic scriptures state, "The special significance of spiritual sound is that spiritual sound is the real substance itself. The reality is full of love and bliss. We can thus contact reality by meditation by spiritual sound and experience love and bliss." - August 14, 2010 - Vimal Sehgal
New Fiction Combines Fantasy Elements with Folklore, High Adventure, and Drama; Book by Marty Farnsworth and Romeo Eshalom, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Prince Jappath of Dore is young, brave, and looking for adventure when he finds himself lost in the forest outside of his father’s kingdom. After what feels like a few weeks, Jappath wakes to find that 10 years have passed, and his homeland is in danger. He struggles to piece together his... - August 14, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Puts Modern Spin on a Classic Vampire Tale; Jamython: Book I; Book by Kirsten Laulainen, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
The book opens as Jamython Harker is viciously raped and assaulted one night while coming home from a lesbian club. Left for dead, she’s found by a mysterious stranger who says Jamython is her daughter. When she finally awakens, she is astonished to learn that not only did her mother know her rescuer, but it is Count Dracula, who has the ability to shift gender at will. - August 14, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Memoir Gives Readers Firsthand Perspective on World War II’s Dangers, Inertia and Humanity; Book by Robert Lynch, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Author Robert Lynch is proud to announce the release of his memoir, A Letter Marked Free. Bob narrates the story of his years in WWII in the U.S. Army through original letters home to his family that have been condensed and blended together with official army records as they relate to various 3rd Infantry Division campaigns in Europe. - August 14, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release by Vernon Martin Explores the Power of Culture to Control the Country and Unleash Your Ultimate Potential; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
At the heart of this book is the author’s belief that mastering the culture gives power “to control the meaning of reality.” The U.S. culture makes some groups feel superior and others inferior, knocking minorities – particularly African-Americans – out of the... - August 14, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Self Published Authors Can Now Double Their Impact This August with Xlibris Publishing's Marketing Offers
Xlibris Corporation offers authors the chance to double their book's marketing impact this August. - August 14, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Remarkable Story of Slavery, Civil War, Forbidden Love, Implicit Relations, and the Decision That Forever Changed a Family in The Knight Family Legacy: One Family’s Story
Marilyn R. Hill-Sutton’s intricate and meticulously researched Historical Biography/Autobiography of her husband’s ancestors, The Knight Family Legacy: One Family’s Story gives an eye-opening glimpse into the complex, often contradictory story of Major John Knight Jr. and those around him-a world where the gray areas crowd out black and white. - August 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Dark Myth Publications Pulls Books from Shelves
Dark Myth Publications removes titles from big book chains. - August 13, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Steve Bolin Returns as Editor in Chief for the World of Myth Magazine
Bolin returns as the Editor in Chief for popular online magazine!. - August 12, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios